Dog-Friendly Activities in Bowie, MD

The WB&A Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Bowie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the WB&A Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

City of Bowie Dog Park is a one-acre dog park in Bowie, MD. It's fully fenced with a separate small dog area and free parking. This popular spot is known for being clean and well maintained, offering Fido and his friends a safe place to enjoy some exercise.

Nonpartisan Pedicab offers private, pet-friendly tours of Washington, DC in the back of a pedicab. You and your pooch can see the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, the Smithsonian Museums, the US Capitol, and so much more. They stop at each monument and memorial to let you walk around and take pictures. The tours are always at your own pace and your own schedule. Dogs are always welcome on the tour at no extra cost. Furthermore, if you wish to go into any monument, they will be happy to take care of your dog while you walk around. This company was previously voted in the top 10 dog friendly tours in the US in a USAToday contest.

Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD offers two off-leash dog parks for your dog's enjoyment as well as a small dog beach. Dogs are also welcome to join you on the park's pet-friendly trails as long as they are leashed. The park holds many events throughout the year, and leashed pets are welcome at many of them.

Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding National Mall, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin. The large lawns are also ideal for a picnic or game of frisbee with your four-legged companion.

Cruise with your four-legged friend aboard dog-friendly Watermark Journey - Cruises on the Bay in Annapolis, MD. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome on most public cruises, except for special events, including extended cruises, live music cruises, City Lights Cruise, fireworks cruises, and Blue Angels & Thunderbirds cruises. Fees vary by person and tour, and Fido rides for free.

Fido is welcome to join you on tours offered by dog-friendly company Adventure DC Tricycle Tours in Washington, DC. This company offers tours of historic DC via tricycle, also known as a bicycle taxi, pedicab or rickshaw. Stops include the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, and the National Air and Space Museum. Tour guides are also happy to stay with your pooch or take them for a walk while you go inside and look around the museums where animals aren't permitted inside.

Wheel the People Pedicab Tours can help make you and your dog's visit to Washington DC more memorable. These private tours focus on the design of the memorials on the National Mall, landmarks on Capitol Hill. They are a convenient and hospitable touring mode for dogs and their human companions. Tour fees range starting at $100 per pedicab, per hour depending upon the capacity of touring clients and dogs. The minimum touring time is 1.5 hours. Tours are offered daily by appointment from mid morning to early evening.

The dog-friendly Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater, MD, offers visitors the chance to explore history, archaeology, and horticulture throughout more than 20 acres of gardens and buildings. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in exploring most of Historic London Town and Gardens, including the gardens and all the buildings except for William Brown House.

National Arboretum in Washington, DC is dog-friendly and leashed pets are welcome to join you as you explore 446 acres of gardens. Dogs are not allowed on tram tours of the arboretum, but you can drive through the grounds or walk with your pet.

Explore the nation’s capital in a unique way with DC Pedicab, a dog-friendly sightseeing tour company based in Washington, DC. Leashed dogs are welcome on all tours. They offer personalized pedicab rides to iconic landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, White House, and Capitol Hill, with knowledgeable guides sharing local history along the way.

Founders Park Off-Leash Area is a great spot for Fido to run and play off leash in Alexandria, VA. There's a designated area of the park for the Fido to de-leash. It's not fenced but it features spacious, grassy areas, rocky terrain, and even water nearby if your pup wants to swim. Remember to clean up after your pup.

Bring your pet to Worthington Dog Park for some off-leash fun at this 2.7-acre fenced area in Ellicott City, MD. A permit is required for use, and park closures may occur due to rain, snow or muddy conditions. Also note that water features are shut off during colder months from November to April, so remember to pack some water for Fido.

Discover DC Pedicab Tours in Washington, DC is dog friendly. Save your shoes from miles of wear and tear and climb aboard a Discover DC Pedicab for an unforgettable tour of the nation's capital. A variety of tour options await you and your pup, including a Tidal Basin tour, Moonlight Monument tour, Lincoln Assassination tour, and many more. Leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on nearly every tour.

See Washington, DC, with your pup on a private DC By Foot walking tour. Dog-friendly tour options include the National Mall, Tidal Basin, Historic Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and many more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on private walking tours only. Public tours are not dog-friendly. Tour departure locations vary based on chosen tour, and reservations are required.

Montpellier Farms Family Farm Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Upper Marlboro, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy events and festivals on the farm, such as their Sunflower Festival, Fall Festival, family events and more. Fido can help you pick out a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, browse the farm market and even explore the corn maze with you.

Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding Thomas Jefferson Memorial, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. This spectacular memorial is a columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin.

Leashed dogs can join you on a pet-friendly tour with Bull Moose Tours in Washington, DC. This 2-hour tour is taken via a slow golf cart drive and provides views of many of the historic landmarks and monuments in the area. Tour guides provide plenty of opportunities for pups and their people to stop and stretch their legs, and water is also provided for humans and canines. Contact them to reserve your tour and please mention your dog will be joining you. There's an additional fee for four-legged guests.

Watkins Regional Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Upper Marlboro, MD. Parkgoers can bring their pups to explore the walking trails or unwind with a picnic. Other amenities include sports fields, a campground, athletic courts, a miniature train and a playground. Dogs must be leashed during their visit.

Your pet will enjoy meeting other pups at the dog park at Maryland City Park in Laurel, MD. This fenced, off-leash area includes separate sections for large and small dogs as well as running water and benches. Pets must be leashed outside of the gated area.